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'80sSitcoms · 10-22-2018, 12:00 PM

If you've never seen this TV movie that used to traditionally air on The Disney Channel in the '80s and '90s, this little gem is well worth a look

It co-stars our Charlotte Rae in a dual witch role as Miss Amelia Cackle, headmistress and spells teacher at Miss Cackle's International Academy for Witches, and her wicked twin sister, Agatha Cackle!

It used to be up at YouTube, but isn't available there anymore---but it is on Daily Motion!

Happy Halloween!

"The Worst Witch" (1 of 2)

"The Worst Witch" (2 of 2)

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Lorimar Television · 10-23-2018, 02:51 AM

Wow nice find!

'80sSitcoms · 10-23-2018, 09:51 AM

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Wow nice find!

Isn't it, though? I'd heard of this for years, and knew Charlotte was in it, but I never saw it until I found it at YouTube last October and watched it. It's a cute little movie. And how can you go wrong with Charlotte Rae, Diana Rigg, and Tim Curry in a movie about witches and magic?

On an interesting Halloweeny-related note, Diana Rigg succeeded Vincent Price in hosting "Mystery!" on PBS, which utilized the animated intro of Edward Gorey's drawings, which has found its way to this board with mock-up "photos", in the Gorey thread, lol.

MA · 10-23-2018, 09:54 AM

I wonder why the Eastland Meets Sesame Street thread all of a sudden stopped?

'80sSitcoms · 10-23-2018, 10:15 AM

^---(that's a question for the "Sesame Street" thread, it's off-topic here)

MA · 10-23-2018, 10:35 AM

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^---(that's a question for the "Sesame Street" thread, it's off-topic here)

Sorry

RetroGuy2000 · 10-26-2018, 03:28 AM

I agree with Mikaela: what a nice find! I'll watch it Halloween night! Thanks '80s!

(I have have a Halloween surprise of my own... hope you all will enjoy!)

MA · 10-26-2018, 05:31 AM

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I agree with Mikaela: what a nice find! I'll watch it Halloween night! Thanks '80s!

(I have have a Halloween surprise of my own... hope you all will enjoy!)

It is a nice find, yes.

'80sSitcoms · 10-26-2018, 10:06 AM

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I agree with Mikaela: what a nice find! I'll watch it Halloween night! Thanks '80s!

Yeah, just put yourself back in the frame of mind of being back in the 1980s, and you'll enjoy this little nostalgic TV film.

RetroGuy2000 · 10-26-2018, 10:35 AM

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Yeah, just put yourself back in the frame of mind of being back in the 1980s, and you'll enjoy this little nostalgic TV film.

I'm looking forward to it!

Gotta make sure I have

'80sSitcoms · 10-26-2018, 10:43 AM

Haha, nice---enjoy!

RetroGuy2000 · 11-01-2018, 03:56 AM

So, I did watch TWW tonight, as a cool Halloween treat.

I was surprised at how similar the plot is to Harry Potter: a young witch spends her first year at a witches' school, where the witch teachers are very hard on her, and she's sabotaged by a mean blond witch at every turn. Meanwhile, evil witches plot a take-over of the school, and the protagonist must save the school while at the same time not getting expelled. Even the school cafeteria, with its long row of tables, seems to be very similar.

Still, I enjoyed it! The combination of "Dorothy" from Return to Oz, and "Mrs. G", and Tim Curry, and the cheesy '80s special effects, made the night spooktacular!

'80sSitcoms · 11-01-2018, 09:44 AM

Isn't it fun?

And it's nice to know that TWW came before Harry Potter.

And how delightful to see "Mrs. G" with an evil twin!

RetroGuy2000 · 11-01-2018, 11:09 AM

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Isn't it fun?

And it's nice to know that TWW came before Harry Potter.

Yes, JK Rowling has a lot to answer for!

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And how delightfully to see "Mrs. G" with an evil twin!

Definitely! The dual role was great. Thanks for recommending the movie to me, '80s!

'80sSitcoms · 11-01-2018, 11:20 AM

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Yes, JK Rowling has a lot to answer for!

She sure does! Wait'll we get Tootie's parents to take her to court!

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Definitely! The dual role was great.

Kind of "Evil Edna"

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Thanks for recommending the movie to me, '80s!

Glad you got to enjoy this charming little movie this Halloween!

10-22-2018, 12:00 PM	#1
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	Happy Halloween! ("The Worst Witch" co-starring Charlotte Rae) If you've never seen this TV movie that used to traditionally air on The Disney Channel in the '80s and '90s, this little gem is well worth a look It co-stars our Charlotte Rae in a dual witch role as Miss Amelia Cackle, headmistress and spells teacher at Miss Cackle's International Academy for Witches, and her wicked twin sister, Agatha Cackle! It used to be up at YouTube, but isn't available there anymore---but it is on Daily Motion! Happy Halloween! "The Worst Witch" (1 of 2) "The Worst Witch" (2 of 2) - Attached Images
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10-23-2018, 02:51 AM	#2
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10-26-2018, 03:28 AM	#7
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	I agree with Mikaela: what a nice find! I'll watch it Halloween night! Thanks '80s! (I have have a Halloween surprise of my own... hope you all will enjoy!)
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11-01-2018, 09:44 AM	#13
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	Isn't it fun? And it's nice to know that TWW came before Harry Potter. And how delightful to see "Mrs. G" with an evil twin!
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10-23-2018, 10:15 AM	#5
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	^---(that's a question for the "Sesame Street" thread, it's off-topic here)

10-26-2018, 10:43 AM	#11
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	Haha, nice---enjoy!

11-01-2018, 03:56 AM	#12
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	So, I did watch TWW tonight, as a cool Halloween treat. I was surprised at how similar the plot is to Harry Potter: a young witch spends her first year at a witches' school, where the witch teachers are very hard on her, and she's sabotaged by a mean blond witch at every turn. Meanwhile, evil witches plot a take-over of the school, and the protagonist must save the school while at the same time not getting expelled. Even the school cafeteria, with its long row of tables, seems to be very similar. Still, I enjoyed it! The combination of "Dorothy" from Return to Oz, and "Mrs. G", and Tim Curry, and the cheesy '80s special effects, made the night spooktacular!